<a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/toem/">TOEM: A Photo Adventure</a>, the charming indie puzzle that won a BAFTA, is getting a sequel.

Creators from Something We Made unveiled on December 10 its partnership with publisher popagenda for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/toem-2/">TOEM 2</a>. The Swedish studio made the announcement during the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/wholesomesnack-2024/">2024 Wholesome Snack showcase</a>.

“It’s exciting, and honestly a bit scary, returning to something so dear to our and others’ hearts,” said Niklas Mikkelsen, co-founder of Something We Made.

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“The team is back together, including our amazing composers. Together, we’re working hard to make TOEM 2 stand proudly beside the original game, celebrating what worked while improving the rest. It’s an ambitious goal, and we’re doing our absolute best," he added.

While the project is still in the early stages of development, TOEM 2 is expected to launch on PC and consoles in 2026.

More updates will be revealed in the coming year, Something We Made said.
In the meantime, here are some details developers revealed about the upcoming sequel.

In TOEM 2, players reprise the role of a curious photographer embarking on a new journey to uncover hidden details. As well as assist quirky characters, and document the world’s small wonders.

Staying true to the series' core mechanics, developers promised to enhance the playful exploration, puzzle-solving, and photographic storytelling for the sequel.

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Mikkelsen also revealed welcoming new members into the developing team. In doing so, it enabled them to 'operate at maximum power to deliver a sequel that captures the magic of the original while introducing fresh ideas.'

"We’ve also welcomed some new, but familiar faces to the team, bringing fresh energy while staying true to what makes TOEM special," he said.

The original TOEM: A Photo Adventure, launched in 2021 on PC and consoles. Upon its release, the game received positive feedback from players and critics alike.

They praised TOEM for its charming hand-drawn art, relaxing gameplay, and creative premise. Players explored a monochromatic world through the lens of a camera. At the same time, solve puzzles and interact with characters in their quest for discovery.

TOEM also earned numerous accolades, including the BAFTA for Game Design in 2022.

Whatoplay gave it a playscore of 8.9 on PC, and 8.6 on PlayStation 5.


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While the project is still in the early stages of development, TOEM 2 is expected to launch on PC and consoles in 2026.

BAFTA-Winning Indie Game TOEM Gets a Sequel: TOEM 2

While the project is still in the early stages of development, TOEM 2 is expected to launch on PC and consoles in 2026.